How to prepare for interviews as a Balancer?

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This guide assists you in your job interview preparation. On the one hand, it provides valuable insights into potential interview questions that may arise based on your profile. On the other hand, it furnishes you with a compilation of inquiries you can use to evaluate the synergy between your profile and the role and organisation you are considering.

As the Balancer archetype you value being adaptable and you modify your behaviour to fit different circumstances. 

Questions interviewers could ask:

  1. To understand and confirm your archetype:

    • Can you give me an example of a situation where you contributed significantly to a team's outcomes? What did the team achieve? How did you contribute to its success? 

    • What traits of your current or previous manager would you like to emulate and which would you try to avoid?

  2. To determine fit with the work environment: 
    Describe the type of work environment in which you have been most productive and satisfied. What type of work environment would you like to absolutely avoid?

Questions you could ask:

  1. For gaining insights into the team's core focus: 
    What are the primary priorities for the team in the upcoming year? How do the objectives and key results for this role align with those priorities?

  2. To comprehend the role's key performance indicators:

    What does success encompass within this role? Which actions and behaviours contribute to a favourable performance review? Conversely, what actions and behaviours might lead to an unfavourable performance review?

  3. For gaining insights into the team dynamics:
    What is the composition of the team? How are decisions reached within the team? What are the communication methods employed among team members? What characterises the team's communication style?

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Additional resources

A Guide to Understanding Candidate Archetypes Cover Image
A Guide to Understanding Candidate Archetypes Cover Image
A Guide to Understanding Candidate Archetypes Cover Image